Radeon Steam Deck 8CU vs Radeon R9 360

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

2023Boost: 1900 MHz

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

3,000

0.0%

3,032

+1.1%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 360

#169

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

354%

#171

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

321%

#172

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

320%

#176

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

291%

#177

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

289%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

100%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

99%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU.

Insight	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU	Radeon R9 360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 360 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Steam Deck 8CU and Radeon R9 360

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

Radeon R9 360

The Radeon R9 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU scores 3,000 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is built on RDNA 2 while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU	Radeon R9 360
G3D Mark Score	3,000	3,032+1%
Architecture	RDNA 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Boost Clock	1900 MHz+105%	925 MHz
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU	Radeon R9 360
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 360) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU	Radeon R9 360
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU	Radeon R9 360
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 360). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU	Radeon R9 360
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 165mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Steam Deck 8CU	Radeon R9 360
TDP	30W	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	165mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	100.0	101.1+1%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU costs 100+% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).